Tag: Southeastern Horticultural Society

Tis the season for the Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse & Marketplace presented by Dovetail Homes. Beginning Friday, November 15, and running through Sunday, December 8, this designer showhouse, located at 58 Blackland Road NW in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, will be transformed into a holiday oasis. With proceeds benefiting the Southeastern Horticultural Society, the newly constructed home will play host to tours, seasonally inspired workshops and a café and marketplace for guests to enjoy.

The Home for the Holidays’ designer home built by Dovetail Homes pays tribute to American colonial times while remaining true to the charm of the South. At approximately 7,000 square feet, the LEED-certified home is equipped with energy-efficient appliances and repurposed materials to ensure an environmentally friendly project. An acclaimed group of more than 16 local designers have been selected to put their lavish touches on each room of the house from the main living room and powder room to the custom library and lady’s retreat. In addition to tours of the elaborate home, this nearly month-long event will offer a truly interactive experience. Every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. there will be themed workshops inviting guests to listen, learn, craft, wrap and more as well as various specialty events. The full event schedule includes:

Saturday, November 23 – It’s a Family Holiday

This weekend is devoted to celebrating the season with family. A children’s fashion show hosted by McCall Wilder Designs, storytelling sessions featuring local celebrity guests including Atlanta & Co.’s Christine Pullara and WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore, a gift wrapping seminar for the adults hosted by Nicholas Kniel Fine Ribbons & Embellishments and a Stress-Free Yuletide Entertaining workshop by tastemaker Steve McKenzie are all slated for this family-friendly day.

Saturday, November 30 – Atlanta Style Now

The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) plays host to this style-centric weekend complete with interactive seminars and workshops. Programming will include a keynote by celebrity designer, producer and blogger Brian Patrick Flynn, a panel discussion on hiring a design professional moderated by Hillary Mancini of Peace Designs and the Design Collective, and a group discussion with Home for the Holidays designers on how the worlds of interior design and fashion co-exist and collide.

Thursday, December 5 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Sip ‘n Sign

Raise your glass of fine wine as we toast some of Atlanta’s finest authors while they sign copies of their latest books. Grab a copy for yourself and everyone on your holiday gift list. Chef-owner Anne Quatrano, The Peak of Chic’s Jennifer Boles, interiors photo stylist Annette Joseph, cookbook author Carolyn O’Neil, as well as design writers Kimberly Grigg, Elizabeth Dowling and Kathryn C. Greeley will be present. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at www.atlantaholidayhome.com.

Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse and Marketplace is open to the public for tours Friday, November 15, through Sunday, December 8, Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday workshops are free and included with general admission. Advance tickets purchased before Thursday, November 14, are $20 per person, and $25 at the door or online after Thursday, November 14. Groups of 10 or more are $15 per person, and children 10 and under are free. Tickets for Moonlight & Mistletoe and Sip ‘n Sign must be purchased separately at www.atlantaholidayhome.com.

About the Southern Horticultural Society:

The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) formed in 2008, growing out of the annual Southeastern Flower Show, a truly premier event. We connect children, teens and adults in Metro Atlanta and throughout the Southeast with nature and educate them about the environment, healthy living and sustainability. Realizing the powerful impact of working in partnerships, SHS teams up with locally based organizations to bring educational resources to develop the Wellness component in neighborhoods where people live. Overall, SHS provides a platform for communities to learn about, experience and sustain healthy environments.